Rael and Valen share a bunch of pears in the ratio 10 : 3. If Rael gives Valen 42 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears. How many pears does Rael have at first?
| |
Rael |
Valen |
| Before |
10 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 42 |
+ 42 |
| After |
10 u - 42 |
3 u + 42 |
If Rael gives Valen 42 pears from his share, they will have the same number of pears.
10 u - 42 = 3 u + 42
10 u - 3 u = 42 + 42
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Number of pears that Rael has
= 10 u
= 10 x 12
= 120
Answer(s): 120
